U.S. futures flat, Microsoft off overnight lows

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LONDON (CBS.MW) - Dow industrials futures were flat in pre-open trading on Friday. Component Microsoft remained under moderate pressure as investors continued to digest the tech bellwether's December quarter. See full story.

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